Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant, where authentic Italian cuisine meets a cozy, casual atmosphere. Located in Orland Park, this restaurant has quickly become a local favorite. Their menu boasts an array of mouthwatering dishes, from crispy Fried Calamari to decadent Breaded Cheese Sticks, perfect for starting your meal.
For the heartier appetites, the Italian Beef Sandwich and Chicken Parmesan Sandwich are must-tries that showcase the rich flavors of Italy. Vegetarians can explore numerous delectable options, including the renowned Caesar Salad and Authentic Pastas.
Families will appreciate the kid-friendly selections and the inviting outdoor seating. With delivery, takeout, and catering available, Papa Joe’s ensures you can enjoy your Italian favorites wherever you are. Drop by for lunch or dinner and savor the vibrant tastes that bring the essence of Italy right to your table!
Appetizers
Breaded Cheese Sticks
Pizza Bread
Breaded Mushrooms
Hot Wings or BBQ Wings
Garlic Bread
Baked Clams
Breaded Zucchini
Fried Calamari
Bread Sticks
Dinner Salad
Caesar Salad
Our Classic Caesar Salad
Famous Pasta Salad
Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Salad
Antipasto Platter
Papa Joe's Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce with chicken breast, chopped tomato, bacon, blue cheese & hard boiled eggs served with your choice of dressing
Spinach & Bacon Salad
Fresh spinach, bacon, hard boiled eggs & sweet onions are served with a side of our bacon dressing
Italian Chopped Salad
Fresh Italian lunch meats (Ham, Salami, Genoa, Cappicola) sliced extra thin with mozzarella cheese, assorted olives, peppers & tomatoes served with a choice of dressing
Half Pint of Minestrone Soup or Soup of the Day
Pint of Minestrone Soup or Soup of the Day
Soups & Salads
Sandwiches & Wraps
Hamburger 1/2 Lb.
Cheeseburger 1/2 Lb.
Meatball Sandwich
Papa Joe's special recipe, served with marinara sauce
Italian Beef Sandwich
Our famous thinly sliced roast beef served with natural juice or red sauce. Try it with mozzarella cheese
Grilled Italian Sausage
Homemade Italian Sausage grilled & served with marinara sauce
Grilled Italian Cheese on Panini
Mozzarella, Asiago and Provolone grilled on panini bread
Panini Italiano
Salami, cappicola, ham, mozzarella cheese, grilled and served with lettuce and sliced tomato
Chicken Arrabbiata Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato & arrabbiata sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Served with lettuce & tomato
Rib Eye Steak
Tender steak served on garlic bread. Includes fries & cole slaw
Caesar Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast combined with onions, lettuce, tomato & our famous caesar dressing
Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap
Sliced Turkey, romaine lettuce, onions, tomato & our ranch dressing
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Capellini
Mostaccioli
Spaghetti
Linguini
Fettuccine
Pasta Dinners
Pasta Sauces
Meat or Marinara Sauce
Mushroom Sauce
Al Verde (Spinach)
Spinach, garlic, olive oil
Pasta & Broccoli
Broccoli, garlic, canadian bacon, cream sauce and parmesan cheese
Arrabbiata Sauce
Spicy tomato sauce
Vodka Sauce
Pomodoro
Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil & Spices
Homemade Lasagna
Pasta layered with meat ricotta and mozzarella cheese
Baked Mostaccioli
Homemade Manicotti
Rolled dough stuffed with ricotta cheese, baked with sauce and mozzarella cheese
Homemade Ravioli
Meat or Cheese
Stuffed Shells
Shell pasta filled with ricotta and spinach and baked with tomato sauce and finished with mozzarella
Tortellini al Forno
Fresh tortellini filled with ricotta cheese & baked with mozzarella cheese
Fettuccini Alfredo
Rich egg noodles w/ a creamy sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Sauteed eggplant, interlaced w/ tomato sauce & cheese baked in the oven
Chicken Dinner
Fried, Broiled or BBQ w/ fies & cole slaw
Chicken Tetrazzini
Boneless chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, poured over mostaccioli & topped with a creamy white sauce & mozzarella cheese
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in wine sauce & baked in the oven with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese over spaghetti
Papa's Favorite Chicken
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in a wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, onions, green peppers & served over a bed of mostaccioli
Chicken Lemone
Boneless breast of chicken sauteed with mushrooms in a lemon butter sauce
Chicken Marsala
Boneless breast of chicken sauteed with mushrooms, onions in a Marsala wine sauce served over linguini
Chicken Vesuvio w/ Vesuvio Potatoes
In a thickened garlic sauce, Papa Joe Style, Garlic & Olive Oil, Traditional
Chicken Picante
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in a creamy garlic sauce served w/ a side of pasta
Breaded Shrimp
Includes fries